Neelie Kroes Vice President, European Commission
2.01.2012 | Via Satellite | Mark Holmes
The European Commission (EC) shapes much of Europe’s digital and communications policies. One of the big questions facing the EC in recent years is how positive it has been towards using satellite to... read more
Agile Apertures: Antenna and Beam Technologies Redefining Satellite Landscape
2.01.2012 | Via Satellite | Anne Wainscott-Sargent
A powerful new generation of enhanced satellites is placing more stringent requirements on antenna manufacturers as satellite operators look to gain the next-generation of antenna technology without incurring... read more
Satellite Executive of the Year 2011: The Nominees Are...
2.01.2012 | Via Satellite | Jeffrey Hill, Mark Holmes
Businesses throughout the satellite industry performed admirably in the tough economic conditions of 2011. Many executives worked to push their company higher, and the following six stood out to be nominees... read more
Regulatory Uncertainty: A Major Factor in Conflict Areas
2.01.2012 | Via Satellite | By Raul Magallanes
Post-conflict governments in war-torn areas often make it a priority to rebuild their telecommunications networks. This is because it is difficult to advance other rebuilding efforts, such as restoring order... read more
SkyVision, Measat CEOs Confident African Revenues Will Grow Through 2014
1.25.2012 | Satellite News | Mark Holmes
SkyVision Global Networks is expecting to improve its performance in the African region during the next two years after signing an AfricaSat-1 capacity deal with Measat Satellite... read more 
LightSquared Claims Federal Committee Statement Biased on GPS Interference Issue
1.17.2012 | Satellite News | Jeffrey Hill
LightSquared is disputing a Jan. 13 letter statement from the National Space-Based Positioning Navigation and Timing Committee, which reached a unanimous conclusion that the... read more
Dish Network Launches Aggressive New Service, Hardware Campaign
1.10.2012 | Satellite News | Jeffrey Hill
Pay-TV operator Dish Network has kicked off 2012 with a slew of service enhancements, offerings and hardware. The company announced Jan. 9 that it signed new contract agreements with... read more
Intersat Africa Enters BSS Partnership at Crucial Time for Regional Market
1.10.2012 | Satellite News | Jeffrey Hill
African telecom Intersat Africa announced Jan. 10 that it has entered into a partnership agreement with teleport company Belgium Satellite Services (BSS) to expand their operations... read more
Forthnet Hopes Ka-Sat Broadband Launch Pays off in Greece, Cyprus
1.04.2012 | Satellite News | Mark Holmes
Greek telco Forthnet made a significant strategic move last November in launching its new Forthnet Satellite Broadband service on Eutelsat’s Ka-Sat satellite. Forthnet Chief... read more
European Spectrum Management
1.01.2012 | Via Satellite | By Gerry Oberst
If all goes right, Europe’s new multi-annual spectrum policy should be put into place in the next few months. The Radio Spectrum Policy Program (RSPP) covers all use of spectrum, with satellite mentioned... read more
